Marfa Calendar of Events

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Marfa

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The First Annual CineMarfa film festival -- a new community endeavor to celebrate the art of film in Marfa -- will take place this May 5th through May 8th. CineMarfa separates itself from other film festivals with its unique programming, which emphasizes the nexus of film and visual art. Films made by visual artists, as well as rarely screened archival, experimental, documentary, and narrative films, will be seen alongside new (and historic) films from around the world. All screenings and events are FREE.

This year the focus is on No Wave Cinema, the late 70's underground art/film movement marked by a guerilla-style approach to filmmaking that embraced non-professional actors in staunchly non-commercial, unconventional narratives set amidst the backdrop of New York City's lower east side. Seminal No Wave filmmaker James Nares will be in attendance, screening several of his short films as well as the feature-length cult classic ROME '78, a Super-8 costume drama in which New York City stands in for ancient Rome. Other highlights include the Texas premiere of Celine Danhier's new documentary about No Wave cinema BLANK CITY, and films by Jack Smith and Andy Warhol.

As a counterpoint to the New York scene, CineMarfa will screen storied Austin filmmaker Eagle Pennell's 1979 feature THE WHOLE SHOOTIN' MATCH, a nuanced film that evokes the blank stare of the No Wave, with a regional twist.

Rounding out the program will be two feature films by German filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger, MADAME X (1978) and TICKET OF NO RETURN (1979). The New York Times has said of Ottinger's work that in the "...heyday of the New German Cinema, (Ottinger) constituted a one-woman avant-garde opposition to the sulky make melodramas of Wenders, Fassbinder, and Herzog, her films being long, discursive, and wildly inventive."

Also scheduled: a special screening of Larry Clark's recently unearthed silent 16mm film reel TULSA, with Clark appearing in person to introduce the film.

CineMarfa will also offer a family-friendly screening featuring the films of Marfa Elementary School students made in the MSA/SITES art program, and the cartoons of Sally Cruikshank, whose late 70's short films were influenced by Max Fleischer and are marked by surreal animation and vivid, psychedelic colors. Films will be screened in Marfa's Crowley Theater, with additional screenings to be announced in the upcoming weeks.

CineMarfa is a Marfa-based effort, drawing from the diverse pool of artists, filmmakers, and film lovers who call the tiny West Texas town home. The non-profit film organization is devoted to supporting local and visiting filmmakers, sponsoring year-round film screenings in Marfa, providing educational opportunities for local youth and adults to make and present films, and producing the CineMarfa film festival each May. Please contact David Hollander or Jennifer Lane at 432-386-0910 for more information, or email [email protected]

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Q Cafe & Wine Bar

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Marfa Jam Sessions in the backyard of Q cafe & wine bar every Sunday 4 til 6. 1/2 price beer & wine.

New hours: Kitchen is open Thursday through Sunday 11:30 til 9 Take out now available.

Q Cafe & Wine Bar is at 109 W San Antonio/Hwy 90

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Courthouse square

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The Marfa Rotary Club is hosting its 5th annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Sunday, May 8th, at the Marfa Courthouse Square from 3p to 9p. The festival celebrates the Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

Come on down to the Courthouse Square in downtown Marfa for a day of great fun, food and celebration! Free musical acts include Marfa's own Andy Schneider, Rick Ruiz and more! Padres' own David Beebe will be making Padres famous burgers and hot dogs down at the square! There will be pinata smashing, dancing, Cascarones, chicken Bingo, the popcorn stand, door prizes and more! DJ Daniel Hernandez will be there and dancers from Presidio. All proceeds to benefit the Marfa Volunteer Fire Department.

Marfa Rotary Club is looking for vendors and musicians who may be interested in selling their wares or playing their music. Please send an email for more information to: [email protected]

Please plan on winding down the CineMarfa weekend with a game of chicken skat bingo, a burger and a beer! Hope to see you there!

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Padre';s Marfa

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TUESDAY MAY 10th- SPECIAL EARLY SHOW with BUTCH HANCOCK! 7:00 PM showtime, advance tickets available at Padre's for only $10- day of show at the door price $12. DAVID BEEBE playing solo guitar and singing opens the show!

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Wild Woolies & Wool & Hoop, 203 East San Antonio, Marfa

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Craft Night at Wild Woolies and Wool & Hoop in Marfa
6-8pm

Bring your favorite dish and a project to work on. FEbric, felt, wool, thread and notions for sale.

203 E. San Antonio
(catty-cornered from Ballroom Marfa)
Marfa, TX 79830
(432) 729-1850

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Marfa Shorthorn Gymnasium.

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Marfa Elementary School invites you to a Spring Music Concert on Thursday, May 12 at 6:30pm at the Marfa Shorthorn Gymnasium.

Everyone is welcome to attend the concert!

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Padre's Marfa

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THURSDAY MAY 12th- THE WARM GUNS! Featuring Ricky Stein- from Austin- embarking on a two month tour all throughout the U.S.! Marfa is their first stop! Formerly known as Ricky Stein and the .44 it's their first time through Marfa! Check these guys out for great Americana and Texas roots country and rock! $5.00 cover charge, Music starts at 8:30 PM

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Padre's Marfa

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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MAY 13th and 14th- THE ALLEN OLDIES BAND with THE DAVID BEEBE 3 opening each night!!! 8 PM show time to see the greatest Oldies Band IN THE WORLD! Allen Hill is perhaps the most insane and genius fan of Oldies Rock and Roll ever- so much so that The Austin Chronicle, Houston Press, Houston Chronicle and New York Post have deemed him the "High Priest of the Oldies" Get ready for the wildest nights of rock and roll in 2011--- The David Beebe 3 open and play classic Sinatra, Bennett and more--- $6 cover

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Padre's Marfa

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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MAY 13th and 14th- THE ALLEN OLDIES BAND with THE DAVID BEEBE 3 opening each night!!! 8 PM show time to see the greatest Oldies Band IN THE WORLD! Allen Hill is perhaps the most insane and genius fan of Oldies Rock and Roll ever- so much so that The Austin Chronicle, Houston Press, Houston Chronicle and New York Post have deemed him the "High Priest of the Oldies" Get ready for the wildest nights of rock and roll in 2011--- The David Beebe 3 open and play classic Sinatra, Bennett and more--- $6 cover

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Highland Ave

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Visit FarmStand Marfa Saturday mornings under the shade canopy next to the railroad tracks on N Highland Ave. FarmStand opens at 9:30am.

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Marfa

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Marfa City Elections
Polls will be open 7am till 7pm